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Welcome to Tide Talk Live, you're home for non-stop Alabama football content. Join your hosts Stacey Blackwood (formerly of USA TODAY SMG and Cover Crimson) and Jake Thomas for a deep dive into the Crimson Tide. Jake is a lifelong Tide fan who offers a fun and unique perspective on his favorite team. Aside from covering the greatest college football program of all time, we will also look around at the other elite sports at the Capstone such as the Alabama men's basketball team, the Alabama softball team, and much more! Roll Tide!
Episodes
- Why Alabama's Defensive Line Could Be ELITE in 2026
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @tidetalklive Could Alabama's defensive line be one of the best units in the SEC this season? In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down three reasons why the Crimson Tide's defensive front…
- Alabama’s NEW Offensive Line Could Be a Massive Upgrade in 2026
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... The Alabama Crimson Tide offensive line is entering the 2026 season with plenty to prove — but this group may have the talent and physicality to take a majo…
- Why Alabama’s Tight Ends Could Change EVERYTHING in 2026
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Alabama’s tight end room could quietly become one of the biggest strengths on the roster in 2026. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down why the c…
- Alabama’s WR Room Is WAY Better Than People Think
This episode of Tide Talk Live examines Alabama's wide receiver room, highlighting players like Lotzeir Brooks, Ryan Williams, and Cederian Morgan. The discussion focuses on the potential for this group to be a significant strength in the…
- Why Austin Mack COULD Be Alabama’s Starting QB in 2026 | Tide Talk Live
This episode of Tide Talk Live analyzes why Austin Mack has a strong possibility of becoming Alabama's starting quarterback in 2026. The discussion covers his experience in Kalen DeBoer's system, his physical attributes suited for Alabama'…
- Why Joel Klatt Is WRONG About Alabama Under Kalen DeBoer
This episode of Tide Talk Live discusses Joel Klatt's criticism of Alabama's improvement under Kalen DeBoer, arguing that the national media misunderstands modern college football and applies outdated standards.
- Alabama RB Room Breakdown: Why Freshman EJ Crowell Might Change EVERYTHING in 2026
This Tide Talk Live episode analyzes Alabama's running back depth following spring practices. It discusses the potential impact of freshman EJ Crowell on the 2026 season and his integration into coach Kalen DeBoer's offensive strategy.
- 5-Star QB Elijah Haven Commits to Alabama, This Changes EVERYTHING
Tide Talk Live covers the commitment of five-star quarterback Elijah Haven to Alabama football. The episode breaks down Haven's prospect status, the significance of his recruitment for Alabama, and his potential role in the team's future o…
- Rams SHOCK NFL Draft, Take Ty Simpson at No. 13 + Alabama’s Round 1 Takeover
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9nykzECWAUFXwnguzijRQ/join Alabama football showed out in the 2026 NFL Draft as Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson were both selected in the FIRST ROUND! In this episod…
- Alabama STUNS College Football With Kalen DeBoer Extension
Alabama just made a massive statement. The Alabama Crimson Tide football has signed head coach Kalen DeBoer to a 7-year extension worth $12.5M per year, locking him in as the leader of the program moving forward. This comes amid reported i…
- Alabama’s Defense Might Be SCARY in 2026
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Alabama football is starting to take shape following spring practice, and the defensive side of the ball might be further along than expected. In this episo…
- Alabama’s NEW Offensive Depth Chart Has a MAJOR Surprise
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @tidetalklive Alabama football is starting to reveal its true identity coming out of spring practice, and the offensive depth chart is beginning to take shape. In this episode of Tide Talk Live,…
- What We Learned from Alabama’s A-Day: Keelon Russell, O-Line & WR Concerns
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... We’re wrapping up everything we learned from Alabama’s A-Day game with our final takeaways on the Crimson Tide offense heading into the 2026 season. In this…
- WARNING: Alabama’s Defense Might Be ELITE in 2026 (A-Day Takeaways) | Crimson Tide Football Podcast
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9nykzECWAUFXwnguzijRQ/join Welcome back to Tide Talk Live! In this episode, we break down everything we saw from the Alabama Crimson Tide football defense during…
- WOW: Alabama Football Post A-Day BUZZ | Did Keelon Russell Take Over As QB1? | Crimson Tide Podcast
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Stacey and Jake are back for a BRAND NEW edition of Tide Talk Live, powered by the Bleav Network and presented by FanDuel. Today, we discuss all the buzz th…
- Alabama A-Day Preview: Most Exciting Players & Position Groups to Watch
Alabama A-Day is here, and it’s one of the most important checkpoints of the spring for the Alabama Crimson Tide. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down the players and position groups we’re most excited to watch as spring practi…
- Alabama Football A-Day 2026 Preview: Players to Watch & Spring Practice Recap
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Welcome back to Tide Talk Live! In today’s episode, we break down everything we’ve seen from Alabama football during spring practice and get you ready for A…
- Alabama Spring Scrimmage BUZZ Ryan Coleman-Williams Looks BACK + Key Takeaways
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... The buzz is building in Tuscaloosa after the first spring scrimmage for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and we’re breaking it all down on this episode of Tide Tal…
- WOW: Alabama Moves Michael Carroll Inside — MASSIVE OL Shakeup
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Alabama just made a major offensive line adjustment, and it could have a huge impact heading into the season. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break do…
- MASSIVE Impact of Aden Holloway Arrest on Alabama’s March Madness Run | Alabama vs Hofstra Preview
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... In this episode, we break down the shocking news surrounding Aden Holloway’s arrest and what it could mean for Alabama basketball heading into the NCAA Tour…
- Alabama Names NEW Starting Left Tackle Jackson Lloyd Brings Stability + FanDuel Sets Tide Win Total
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Alabama football has a major offensive line development heading into the 2026 season as offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb names Jackson Lloyd the Crimson Tid…
- Alabama Hosting Elite Recruiting Visitors This Weekend
Alabama football recruiting is heating up as the Crimson Tide prepare to host several elite prospects in Tuscaloosa before the team heads into spring break. In this episode of Tide Talk Live , we break down the biggest recruiting visitors…
- Early Takeaways From Alabama Crimson Tide Football Spring Practice + Injury Update From Kalen DeBoer
Spring football is officially underway for the Alabama Crimson Tide football, and we’re breaking down everything we’ve learned from the early practices. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we discuss the latest injury update from head coach…
- Alabama Football Offensive Position Battles Heading Into Spring Practice
In this clip from a LIVE Tide Talk Live episode, Stacey and Jake take a deeper look at some of the key offensive position battles for Alabama football as it enters spring practice. We discuss who will be RB1, the offensive line, and, of co…
- Alabama Football Defensive Position Battles Heading Into Spring Practice
In this cut from a live YouTube show, Stacey and Jake break down the key defensive position battles that the Alabama football team will be facing as the Crimson Tide enters spring practice. Whether it is depth along the defensive line, who…
- Alabama’s QB1 Battle: Austin Mack vs Keelon Russell | Breaking Down the Tide QB Room
The biggest question surrounding Alabama football heading into the 2026 season is simple: Who will be QB1? In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down the entire Alabama quarterback room and focus on the highly anticipated competition…
- Why Alabama’s Defensive Backs Will Be the Strength of the 2026 Team
Alabama’s secondary might be the deepest and most talented unit on the roster heading into 2026. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down the entire defensive back room — from the returning starters to the rising young talent — and…
- Will Ryan Williams Return to HOLLYWOOD Form? | Alabama WR & TE Breakdown 2026
In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down the entire Alabama wide receiver and tight end rooms heading into the 2026 season. From proven playmakers to rising stars, we analyze who will step up, who could surprise, and how this group…
- Alabama Linebacker Breakdown: WOLF Position Stability & Inside Linebacker Battle
In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down the current state of the Alabama linebacker room and what it means for the defense moving forward. With Yhonzae Pierre leading the way at WOLF, that position appears to have stability. But t…
- Alabama Running Back Depth Chart Breakdown | Is Ezavier Crowell the Missing Piece?
In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down Alabama’s running back depth chart heading into the season. We discuss the development of Daniel Hill, the explosiveness of Kevin Riley, and the versatility AK Dear brings to the room. But t…
- Way-Too-Early Alabama Football Defensive Line Depth Chart | Simmons, Green & More
Alabama football always starts in the trenches — and in this episode of Tide Talk Live, we take a way-too-early deep dive into the Crimson Tide’s defensive line depth chart heading into the 2026 season. We break down the potential impact o…
- Way-Too-Early Alabama Football Offensive Line Projections | Key OL Position Battles
Alabama football fans know the game is won in the trenches — and in this episode of Tide Talk Live, we’re diving into the way-too-early projections for Alabama football’s starting offensive line. We break down each offensive line position,…
- Alabama Recruiting Update + Junior Day Preview | 5-Star QB Elijah Haven Buzz & 2027 Targets
Alabama recruiting is in the spotlight as the Crimson Tide prepares for a huge Junior Day event in Tuscaloosa featuring many of the nation’s top 2027 prospects. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, Stacey breaks down where Alabama stands wit…
- Top 5 Returning Alabama Football Players for the 2026 Season | Tide Talk Live
Alabama football is loaded with returning talent heading into the 2026 season, and on this episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down our Top 5 returning Alabama football players who are set to shape the future of the Crimson Tide. We dive i…
- Latest on Alabama Football’s Offensive Line Coaching Search | Crimson Tide Staff Update
We’re going LIVE with the latest updates on Alabama football’s offensive line coaching search as the Crimson Tide looks to solidify its staff moving forward. With offensive line play under the microscope, this hire could have a major impac…
- BOOM! Coach Kapilovic OUT as Alabama Offensive Line Coach | Alabama Football Podcast
Alabama Football has decided to move on from Coach Kap as the Crimson Tide's offensive line coach. We discuss the significance of the move and potentially where Bama could turn to next. #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #CollegeFootball #KalenDeB…
- Alabama Lands Key Commits + Portal OL Help | What It Means for the Tide’s Future & Bediako’s Return
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Alabama continues to build for the future — and we’re breaking it all down on Tide Talk Live. In this episode, we discuss Alabama football’s recent recruiti…
- MASSIVE! Alabama Adds CRITICAL Pieces to OL and DL | Alabama Football Podcast
Alabama football is making moves in the transfer portal, and we’re breaking it all down LIVE! Join Tide Talk Live as we discuss Alabama’s latest transfer portal additions, what each new player brings to the Crimson Tide, how they fit into…
- OVERBLOWN: Why Alabama's Transfer Portal Losses Aren't Nearly as Bad as Fans Think
Alabama football fans are panicking over the transfer portal — but the truth is, the numbers don’t tell the full story. In this live episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down why Alabama’s recent transfer portal losses are being massively o…
- Alabama Football Surging: Transfer Portal Wins + Bray Hubbard’s MASSIVE Return for 2026
#AlabamaFootball #RollTide #TransferPortal Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Alabama football just got a major boost, and Tide fans have plenty to be excited about. In this episode of Tide T…
- Cam Coleman Picks Texas Over Alabama: Reaction & Where Bama Turns Next in the Transfer Portal
Cam Coleman has officially committed to Texas, choosing the Longhorns over Alabama, and Tide Talk Live is reacting. What went wrong for the Crimson Tide in the Cam Coleman recruitment, and how big of a loss is this for Alabama football? In…
- Alabama Transfer Portal Update LIVE: Who’s Leaving, Who’s Committing & Why Fans Shouldn’t Panic
The Alabama football transfer portal is heating up — but is it really time to panic? On tonight’s LIVE episode of Tide Talk Live, we break down: Alabama players who have entered the transfer portal Why the current departures are not a reas…
- Kalen DeBoer Must Make Changes at Alabama — Coach Kap & Special Teams Are Major Problems
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9n... Alabama football is at a crossroads this offseason, and Kalen DeBoer has critical decisions to make if the Crimson Tide want to get back to championship-lev…
- Alabama Transfer Portal Shakeup: Keon Keeley & Wilkin Formby Exit | What Bama Must Replace
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9nykzECWAUFXwnguzijRQ/join Alabama football has had a wild start to the 2026 transfer portal, with defensive star Keon Keeley and starting offensive lineman Wilki…
- Alabama Transfer Portal Update: Latest Departures, Targets & Cam Coleman Buzz | LIVE
The Alabama Crimson Tide is back in the spotlight as the transfer portal heats up, and we’re breaking it all down LIVE on Tide Talk Live. In this morning live show, we’ll discuss: Where Alabama currently stands in the transfer portal Key p…
- EMBARRASSING. Alabama Gets Dominated by Indiana | Rose Bowl Instant Reaction
Alabama’s season ends in shocking fashion as the Crimson Tide are completely embarrassed by Indiana in the Rose Bowl. Nothing went right — from execution to coaching to effort — and the result left fans stunned. In this live instant reacti…
- Alabama vs Indiana Rose Bowl Preview & Prediction | Full CFP Breakdown | Tide Talk Live
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @tidetalklive Alabama is headed to the Rose Bowl to face No. 1 Indiana — and we’re breaking down EVERYTHING you need to know. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we give our full preview and predi…
- Alabama Defense vs Indiana Offense: Why LT Overton’s Return Is Huge for the Rose Bowl
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9nykzECWAUFXwnguzijRQ/join The Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day could come down to defense, and Alabama’s defense vs Indiana’s offense is one of the most important mat…
- Can Ty Simpson Power Alabama’s Offense Past Indiana in the Rose Bowl? Alabama Football Podcast
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9nykzECWAUFXwnguzijRQ/join Alabama is headed to the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, and the key to a Crimson Tide victory may come down to how the Alabama offense at…
- Alabama vs Oklahoma Final Thoughts, Injury Updates & Early Indiana Spread | Tide Talk Live
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @tidetalklive Alabama is moving on, but there’s still plenty to unpack from the win over Oklahoma. In this episode of Tide Talk Live, we give our final thoughts on the Oklahoma game, break down t…